Appreciative Inquiry for Change Management: Using AI to Facilitate Organizational Development

Lewis, Sarah; Passmore, Jonathan; Cantore, Stefan

ISBN 10: 0749450711 / ISBN 13: 9780749450717

Published by Kogan Page, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Appreciative Inquiry for Change Management: Using AI to Facilitate Organizational Development
• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0749450711
• ISBN 13: 9780749450717
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 0.92W x 6.21H x 9.49D inches 0.92 inches width by 6.21 inches height by 9.49 inches depth
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is one of the most exciting and increasingly recognized concepts being used to facilitate organizational change. This book studies AI in depth, illustrating the method of asking particular questions and envisioning the future, encouraging staff to consider both the positive and negative systems in place and to recognize the need to implement change. It demonstrates how AI can be practically applied by combining the skills, perspectives and approaches presented here into a practical conversational approach to organizational challenges. It also takes a look at other techniques used to create change through conversation.

 

Case studies from organizations that have already integrated conversational methods into their change management practice show why the processes are valuable, why they are effective, and how to generate such conversations yourself.  Written in jargon-free language, this is an excellent resource for discovering the benefits that conversational techniques can have on an organization and its performance.

About the Author

Sarah Lewis is an occupational psychologist and a founding member of the Association of Business Psychologists.